If you plan to visit Moscow in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +25°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 4 snowy days in the month and around 30 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+25°F
Avg. max. temperature
-31°F
Min.
+45°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Moscow has OK weather in February.
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Is Moscow warm or cold in February?
Moscow is typically cold in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°F to +25°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°F to +14°F.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
February is one of the coolest months in Moscow, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Moscow in February
Moscow weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+23°F
+25°F
+36°F
Min. temperature
-33°F
-31°F
-18°F
Max. temperature
+45°F
+45°F
+64°F
Rainfall
1 mm
1 mm
6 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
86%
82%
77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
4
Cloudy days
25
23
23
Rainy days
0
0
1
Snowy days
5
4
3
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +23°F to +25°F during the day.The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 1 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 82%.Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Moscow in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Moscow is gradually decreasing during February, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Moscow is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Moscow wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 19 mm, with a 11% chance of snow on a typical day.
February is one of the snowiest months in Moscow.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Moscow?
This is the weather in Moscow in February 2023:
1 February
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+31°F
2 February
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+27°F
3 February
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+25°F
4 February
☁️
+25°F
5 February
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+22°F
6 February
🌨️
+23°F
7 February
🌨️
+32°F
8 February
☁️
+35°F
9 February
☁️
+31°F
10 February
☁️
+35°F
11 February
☁️
+35°F
12 February
☁️
+31°F
13 February
☁️
+34°F
14 February
☁️
+34°F
15 February
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+37°F
16 February
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+33°F
17 February
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+37°F
18 February
☁️
+37°F
19 February
☁️
+36°F
20 February
☁️
+35°F
21 February
🌨️
+36°F
22 February
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+40°F
23 February
☁️
+35°F
24 February
☁️
+34°F
25 February
☁️
+38°F
26 February
☁️
+37°F
27 February
☁️
+32°F
28 February
☀️
+34°F
In February 2023 Moscow had 2 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +39°F and a minimum of +21°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Moscow climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Moscow in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+12°F) and the highest in 2020 (+35°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Moscow in February:
Is February a good time to visit Moscow?
It’s always a good time to visit Moscow, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Moscow in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Moscow rainy in February?
Moscow is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Moscow in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Moscow in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Moscow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.